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 George G. Moore - Eaton CO Posted by:  Don.Morfe
N 40° 31.020 W 104° 41.647
13T E 525912 N 4485186
George G. Moore is buried in Eaton Cemetery, Eaton CO. He is a Civil War Medal of Honor Recipient for action at Fisher's Hill, Virginia on September 22, 1864.
Waymark Code: WM1B4PQ
Location: Colorado, United States
Date Posted: 12/05/2024
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From Wikipedia: "George G. Moore (July 2, 1844 – November 26, 1925) was a Union Army soldier during the American Civil War. He received the Medal of Honor for gallantry during the Battle of Fisher's Hill near Strasburg, Virginia fought September 21–22, 1864. The battle was one of the engagements of the Valley Campaigns of 1864." ( visit link)
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From Wikipedia: "George G. Moore Medal of Honor citation:
“The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Private George G. Moore, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 22 September 1864, while serving with Company D, 11th West Virginia Infantry, in action at Fisher's Hill, Virginia, for capture of flag.”
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_G._Moore
Date of birth: 07/02/1844
Date of death: 11/26/1925
Area of notoriety: Military
Marker Type: Headstone
Setting: Outdoor
Visiting Hours/Restrictions: Sunrise to Sunset
Fee required?: No
Web site: [Web Link]
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